A three-vehicle crash near Robstown early Thursday morning left a 22-year-old man dead and his 21-year-old passenger critically injured, according to information released by the Texas Department of Public Safety. Authorities identified the driver who died as Raynaldo Garcia of Robstown. Emergency responders pronounced him dead at the scene following the collision near the Robstown landfill. Meanwhile, emergency crews transported Garcia’s...
A deadly four-vehicle crash on Highway 361 has claimed the lives of a married couple, adding to growing safety concerns along the busy Coastal Bend roadway. The Nueces County Medical Examiner's Office identified the victims as Roberto "Robert" Lopez, 55, and Karen Lopez, 46. Their deaths bring the number of people killed on Highway 361 to three within a single week. According to a public fundraiser organized by Andrea Bell, who identified...
A legal dispute over a $1.5 million payment involving the City of Corpus Christi and Elevate QOF has taken another turn after a judge temporarily blocked the city from transferring the disputed funds. The latest court order adds another layer to an already complicated legal battle involving the city, Elevate QOF, hotelier Ajit David and City Manager Peter Zanoni. With separate lawsuits and potentially conflicting court orders now in play, the...
Authorities have identified the man who died after being pulled from Corpus Christi Bay near downtown Corpus Christi last week. The Nueces County Medical Examiner’s Office identified the victim as 55-year-old Tyrone Smith. Emergency crews recovered Smith from the water near Water’s Edge Park on Thursday, August 13. The incident prompted a response from Corpus Christi police and emergency personnel after someone spotted a man floating in the...
Corpus Christi officials are seeking emergency permission to temporarily pause required freshwater releases from Lake Corpus Christi into Nueces Bay, arguing that conserving water is necessary to protect the region’s supply. However, environmental advocates say the proposal could bypass a long-established stakeholder review process and potentially affect the health of local bays and estuaries. The request comes after recent rainfall...
